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Very unusual failures at such extremely low mileage. I have read posts on this forum about rear springs failing, several instances, but usually those cars had many miles on the clock.
Thrust arm bushings on BMW cars are rubber and are fluid filled. Over time and use the rubber will deteriorate/crack and fluid leaks out- but again that is typically at high mileages, 75K or often much higher.
BMW dealers are notoriously expensive for parts and labor, better to find an independent euro car shop going forward.
I presume no warranty on the vehicle, so your father is SOL, darn. Seems the inspection should have turned up the bushing issue- the spring failure is sort of random quirk.
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